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Reverse stress-testing

A reverse stress test is a type of stress test that requires financial firms to consider which scenarios and circumstances would render its business model unviable.

Reverse stress-testing has been a regulatory requirement for banks, building societies and insurers in the UK since 14 December 2010 http://www.fsa.gov.uk/pages/about/what/international/stress_testing/firm_s/reverse_stress_testing/index.shtml